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People Are Happiest at Ages 9 and 68

Mike Adams — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:46:46 +0000

A lot people will tell you that college is the best time you'll ever have, but a new study suggests that the ages at which life is most enjoyable are actually 9 and 68. Researchers say that is likely because these ages represent a time when humans are more likely to make having fun a priority.

Political Extremists May Sound Mad, But They're Actually Happier Than Moderates

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:00:58 +0000

While political extremists may froth at the mouth and march around in a huff, research suggests that they are actually happier than those who take more moderate political views. In Arthur C. Brooks’ book ‘Gross National Happiness,’ he uses survey data to determine what makes for happiness. He found that “correcting for income, education, age, [...]

Hawaii Named Happiest State in the US

Amory Gritta — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:56:08 +0000

Hawaii was the country's happiest state in 2010.

This according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which takes into account emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors, and job satisfaction.

While one might guess that Hawaii's stellar climate has something to do with its residents' contentment, the rest of the top five happiest states were rounded out by Wyoming, North Dakota, Alaska and Colorado -- each far from being a tropical paradise.

On the other end of the spectrum, West Virginia was deemed the most miserable state, followed by Kentucky and Mississippi. Read on for the complete list.